Indiana rolls out the welcome mat for secessionist Illinois counties

Discussions concerning the notion that Indiana might someday absorb 33 non-contiguous Illinois counties whose voters have expressed interest in establishing their own state are set to continue. Even if it's just six Hoosiers talking to themselves. The Republican-controlled House voted Thursday to send House Enrolled Act 1008 to Republican Gov. Mike Braun to be signed into law after it also passed the Republican-controlled Senate, , Tuesday. The measure establishes an 11-member Indiana-Illinois B